Second Camera

Hello,

I've got a Panasonic DVX100b that I use to shoot weddings. I use two cameras during the ceremony so that I have something to cut to. Right now I'm renting the second camera, but that's costing me about $150 each time I rent it for essentially an hours worth of use. I'd like to buy a second DVX100 but that's just not in the budget right now.

My question is:

Are there any good spots to get a quality used dvx100 besides craigslist and ebay?

Is there a camera that's cheaper than the dvx100 that I can use as a second shooter with a dvx100, that will offer me the same quality image so that it won't be really jarring to cut back and forth to?

It's only 2499 brand new now, probably a bit less if you look hard. That would mean you could find one on eBay for probably under 1500- 10 rentals. I'd trust in eBay- just ask questions like how many hours on the heads, and get pix. I'd go with the same camera- save yourself extra work in post trying to get it to match.

Noah

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